Holiday Decorating

I was feeling festive over the weekend because the weather was really gross and rainy so I wanted to experiment with my baking and decided to make some healthy gingerbread cookies. I wanted to create this recipe before the holidays so I had a chance to master it before I revealed it to everyone in December. On Sunday I decided to go to the mall and visit my local Hallmark Gold Crown Store and pick up some festive home accessories to get me in the mood while I was baking. I must say that the recipe turned out great and I can’t want to make it again in December.

Healthy Gingerbread Cookies:

3 cups whole wheat flour

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup blackstrap molasses

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2-1 tbsp ground ginger

1 egg

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp nutmeg

4 tbsp applesauce

2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl and then add the wet ingredients and stir together.

Preheat oven to 350.

Roll the dough onto a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.

The gingerbread men turned to be great! You look wonderful! I liked the cozy mood and I started to place presents in a spacial place for them, so that it gives a nice feeling! You are so right, it lifts our spirits up, ready for the holidays! DenisesPlanet.com

Laura Jane Atelier is an expression of all the things I love in my vintage inspired life. It’s a crazy world out there and I am just trying to share my little slice of life and allow people to unwind and take a step back in time with me.

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